What is virtualisation? Virtualisation is the technology that has been quietly driving the cloud computing revolution and is now gaining recognition in its own right as a way to improve business productivity and efficiency. “Virtualising” allows servers, networks and applications to run independent of their underlying hardware systems. This technology is now seen as a…

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The secret to getting more juice out of your notebook battery With the rise of the laptop we have been able to stay productive, creative and entertained almost anywhere. We are no longer tied to our desks or a certain location – that is, until it is time to recharge. The way we use our…

Tablet or Ultrabook: How they compare In the market for a new device? Not sure of the difference between a tablet and an Ultrabook? Despite the outer similarities the core functionality of tablets and Ultrabooks are actually quite different. When choosing between both it’s not necessarily a matter of which is better, but rather which…

Is my business secure enough to be on the web? Cyber Crime is on the rise. Every day businesses both large and small are being hacked and having data leaked to public sites, costing businesses billions of dollars a year. Unfortunately local businesses are an international target for hackers for two simple reasons: We are…

Which version of Office is right for you? To cloud or not to cloud – that is the question you have to answer before upgrading to the latest version of Office. For the first time ever Microsoft now gives you a choice: buy Office 2013 outright and it’s yours or subscribe to Office 365 and…

The latest wearable technology “Wearable Technology” is one of the buzz-phrases of the past 18 months. From fitness trackers to smart-watches and Google Glass, the evolution of wearables will have a big impact on our lives over the next decade. The guys at Mashable have reviewed the latest Wearable Technology. This is a great glimpse…

IT Buyers Guide for EOFY With the End of Financial Year upon us it’s time to brush up on your IT depreciation knowledge to reduce the tax bill. Claim 100% depreciation on smaller assets Any computer, device or peripheral that costs less than $1,000 can be depreciated in the year of purchase. The tablet you…

Four reasons to refresh your aging network Innovation in business requires innovation in the IT network and this makes your network more relevant than ever before. The growing number of devices and traffic need to be managed in a cost-effective and secure way to help you focus less on keeping the lights on and more…